Cookie Policy
This page lists the cookies, browser storage, and similar technology this site uses today, what each is for, and how long it lasts.
Version of 15 August 2026, replacing the interim table of 14 August 2026. Anything not strictly necessary loads only after you agree to it in the cookie banner; you can withdraw your consent at any time from the Cookie settings control below or in the footer. See our Privacy Notice for more on how we use this data.
| Name | Category | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sagas-locale | Strictly necessary | Remembers the language you chose (English or German) so the site opens in that language next time. | 1 year (cookie) | SAGAS |
| sagas-consent | Strictly necessary | Records which categories you agreed to in the cookie banner, so we don't ask again unnecessarily. | 12 months (localStorage), or until you change your choice | SAGAS |
| _ga, _ga_<container id> | Analytics | Set by Google Analytics 4 to distinguish visitors and measure how the site is used. | Up to 2 years (cookie, set by Google) | |
| sagas-utm | Analytics | Remembers the campaign or link that first brought you to the site, so we can see which channels work. | Current browser session (sessionStorage) | SAGAS |
| sagas-checker-v1 | Functional | Saves your progress through the 12-question readiness check, so you can pick up where you left off if the page reloads. | Current browser session (sessionStorage) | SAGAS |
| sagas-checker-completed | Analytics | Prevents the site from counting a finished readiness check twice in the same browser session. | Current browser session (sessionStorage) | SAGAS |
| Analytics event requests (/api/event) | Analytics | Sends usage events (such as "checker started") to our server, together with a pseudonymous visitor identifier; see our Privacy Notice for how that identifier is built. Not stored on your device as a cookie. | Not applicable (sent, not stored on your device) | SAGAS |
You can review or change your cookie choices at any time:
What the categories mean
Strictly necessary: needed for the site to do what you asked it to; no consent is required for these.
Functional: makes the site more convenient but is not required for it to work; loads only after you agree to it in the cookie banner.
Analytics: helps us understand and improve the site; loads only after you agree to it in the cookie banner.
How to control cookies
You can accept, reject, or withdraw consent at any time using the Cookie settings control above or in the footer, both of which reopen the banner. You can also block or delete cookies through your browser's settings, and most browsers clear sessionStorage when you close the tab or use private/incognito mode. Blocking cookies may affect how parts of the site work, such as remembering your language choice.
Changes to this policy
Version of 15 August 2026, replacing the interim table of 14 August 2026. We update it as the underlying processing changes.